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Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (1)

Component Months Miles
Air Filter
Normal Service 24 30,000
Severe Service (2) (3) 15,000
A/T Fluid & Filter (4) (4)
Cam Timing Belt
Normal Service 84 105,000
Severe Service (2) 105,000
Coolant (5) 36 (5)
Differential Fluid (4) (4)
Drive Belt Replacement (6)
Normal Service 48 60,000
Severe Service (2) 60,000
Engine Oil
Normal Service 6 7500
Severe Service (2) 3000
Engine Oil Filter
Normal Service 24 15,000
Severe Service (2) 6000
PCV Valve (7)
Normal Service 48 60,000
Severe Service (2) 30,000
Spark Plugs
Normal Service 24 30,000
Severe Service (2) 30,000
Spark Plug Wires
Normal Service 48 60,000
Severe Service (2) 60,000
(1) Different interval is required for normal and severe service. Severe service is described as trailer towing, police, taxi, local delivery service or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
(2) Monthly interval not available at time of publication.
(3) Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as necessary. Replace at 30,000 miles unless previously replaced during inspection.
(4) Normal service interval not available at time of publication. Under severe service, change fluid and filter every 15,000 miles.
(5) Replace coolant at 45,000 miles or 36 months whichever occurs first. Replace coolant at 36 months regardless of mileage. After first coolant change, replace coolant every 24 months or 30,000 miles thereafter.
(6) Specification listed is for belts without automatic tensioner. Inspect belt with automatic tensioner and replace belt as required.
(7) Inspect at scheduled interval and replace as necessary. Inspect every 30,000 miles after first scheduled interval if not previously replaced at scheduled interval listed.
BELT ADJUSTMENT (1)

Application New Belt (2) Used Belt
All Belts 140-160 (64-73) 120 (54)
(1) Tension in Lbs. (kg) using belt tension gauge.
(2) Used belt is one in operation for more than 15 minutes.
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